My aim at writing this book is to describe one of the forms of performing arts, opera, and its extension chorus through a historical perspective. It is known that the historical developments seen in opera have already been described in detail by experts in their field. However, no single book has compiled the details of our chorus. The passion for opera had its roots in Turkey at Sultanahmet Hippodrome (1582). This led me and others to become singers or actors. Our culture has gained a contemporary understanding through this very early passion. The readers of this book have remarked that the...